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The question is if I committed a crime but wasn't caught…

The question is if...

The question is if I committed a crime but wasn't caught should I still go to the police and tell them about it? I'm just feeling really guilty about the whole thing but I don't know if that's a smart decision

Lawyer's Assistant: Since laws vary from place to place, what state is this in? And when did this happen?

TN and it happened this morning

Lawyer's Assistant: Have you talked to a lawyer yet?

I have not

Lawyer's Assistant: Anything else you want the lawyer to know before I connect you?

Hi! I will be the professional that will be helping you today. I look forward to providing you with information to help with your question and concern

Good morning. I certainly understand the situation and your concern. it is at your discretion. If you go to the police and provide a statement and admit to a crime, they could arrest and charge you. This would be a voluntary admission and can be used against you. If you were not caught, it is likely that you got away with it, so you need to decide if you want to admit with this and deal with the criminaljustice system or remain silent and not incriminate yourself.

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Customer reply replied 1 year ago

Okay then that's fair. Um would the punishment possibly be less severe if I admit to this?

You are welcome. It may be a mitigating factor consider by the State, if you take a plea deal to resolve this. It would certainly be noted that you admitted to this but depending on what was actually done and if you are a first time offender, would dictate the sentence imposed. Please let me know if there is anything else, as I would be happy to respond. If not, please remember to rate my help at this time at the top of this page, prior to leaving, so I can receive the proper credit, for our time together. A 5 STAR rating is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Customer reply replied 1 year ago

Okay then, thank you and I guess the last thing is then just curious what would you do if you were me?

It is at your sole discretion. I do not know many individuals who want to admit to a crime and face criminal prosecution and have something on their record. They rather learn from this mistake and not repeat it and move on, since a conviction can have a long term negative effect on them.

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